Studying Abroad and Finding a Job???
Many people have questions about working abroad during their study abroad experience. Is it possible to work without a working visa? How does one get in touch with the right contacts? How well do I have to speak the language? How does one get paid, once a job is actually acquired?
These are all great questions. Perhaps the answer lies in internships. Many study abroad programs provide services to help students find and pursue internships. While studying abroad, be sure to get in touch with your the abroad office. I know they will be more than willing to help. Unfortunately, these internships will most likely be unpaid, but they are still a great experience to have and put on your resume. Additionally, doing an internship at a larger organization or company gives you the opportunity to improve on your language skills while still working in an environment where English is most likely used.
In all of NYU's abroad sites there are many opportunities for one to acquire an internship in any field you are interested in. For instance, I am going to Shanghai next semester. I plan to talk to the internship liaison at the abroad office so that I can receive help in acquiring an internship at a company that bases in Shanghai. My Gallatin concentration looks at both economics and politics. I am excited to try to find an internship at a Chinese company which will give me the opportunity to learn about how private companies can function and work within a government that has partial ownership of their assets. I think it will be a very informative experience.
If you are planning on going abroad definitely get in touch with the Wasserman Center before you leave. They are a great resource that could put you in touch with the right people at your study abroad site.